Raccoons in Arizona in January
Yes, January is a good month to see raccoons in Arizona. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 105 of the 1,152 sightings logged across the year (9.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.
Good month for raccoons in Arizona
9.1%
of yearly sightings
105
records in January
#4
busiest month of 12
1,152
verified records a year
December 7.5%, January 9.1%, February 7.7%. Busiest month is October at 12.1%.
1,152 verified observations of raccoons in Arizona, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Arizona
Peak month
October
139 records (12.1% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 105 | 9.1% |
| February | 89 | 7.7% |
| March | 97 | 8.4% |
| April | 97 | 8.4% |
| May | 75 | 6.5% |
| June | 59 | 5.1% |
| July | 77 | 6.7% |
| August | 93 | 8.1% |
| Septemberpeak | 126 | 10.9% |
| Octoberpeak | 139 | 12.1% |
| Novemberpeak | 109 | 9.5% |
| December | 86 | 7.5% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,152 |
In Arizona, January carries 9.1% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 0.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from December (7.5%) into January, and it heads toward February (7.7%) after. The busiest month is October (12.1%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The raccoons most often recorded in Arizona are Common Raccoon. Those counts are annual totals rather than a January split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in January itself.
Which raccoons you are most likely to see
- Common Raccoon1,152 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see raccoons in Arizona in January?+
Yes. January accounts for 105 of the 1,152 verified raccoons sightings logged in Arizona across the year, which is 9.1% of the annual total.
Is January a good time to see raccoons in Arizona?+
January is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though October and September is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for raccoons in Arizona?+
October is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through October, September and November, based on 1,152 verified observations.
Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Arizona?+
The most-recorded species in Arizona are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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